Naremburn vs Willoughby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,087,944 and $3,800,000. Naremburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Naremburn (median $3,087,944) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Willoughby ($3,800,000). Over the past year, Willoughby (+14.1%) ran 23.1 percentage points ahead of Naremburn (-9%) on house-price growth.
Naremburn scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Naremburn (1160) sits above Willoughby (1151).
For buyers
Naremburn is the lower entry point at $3,087,944 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Naremburn delivers the better gross yield (2.19% vs 2.09%), but Willoughby has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Naremburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1160 vs 1151).
Common questions
Is Naremburn or Willoughby cheaper to buy in?
Naremburn has the lower median house price at $3,087,944, roughly 19% below Willoughby ($3,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Over the past 12 months, Willoughby grew +14.1% vs -9% in Naremburn, a gap of 23.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Naremburn or Willoughby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Naremburn scores 1160 vs 1151 in Willoughby. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Naremburn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 32/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Naremburn vs 2.09% in Willoughby. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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